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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.34, 1,349.08 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.34, 1,349.08 and 250.07 is: 375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.34 : 1,349.08 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.34/1,349.08 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.34x = 1,349.08 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.34x = 337,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,368.12/899.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.13

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